Although Chaucer is typically labeled as the "Father of English Literature," evidence shows that his work appealed to Europe and specifically European women. Rereading the Canterbury Tales , Thomas argues that Chaucer imagined Anne of Bohemia, wife of famed Richard II, as an ideal reader, an aspect that came to greatly affect his writing.
- ISBN10 1349570656
- ISBN13 9781349570652
- Publish Date 14 January 2014
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palgrave MacMillan
- Edition 2015 ed.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 251
- Language English